Lawrence, NY (January 19, 2026)
Families across the Five Towns and the broader tri-state area may be starting Yeshiva Week with an unwelcome extra layer: winter weather. Forecasters are tracking a potential storm system that could bring snow, gusty winds, and a sharp blast of arctic air to the region this coming weekend, just as many schools head into midwinter break.
It is still early in the week, and the exact track and strength of the storm remain uncertain. Some forecast models suggest a coastal system developing late Friday into Shabbos and Sunday, with the potential for accumulating snow somewhere along the I-95 corridor from Washington to Boston. Other scenarios keep the heaviest precipitation offshore, leaving the New York metro area mainly cold and dry. Small shifts in the storm’s path over the next few days could mean the difference between light snow showers and plowable snow on local streets…